Husson Spotlight

Jenna Keach, a Husson grad, standing in front of a United States Probation Office District of Maine informational banner.

Meet Jenna Keach ’24, Probation Support Technician

Like most students, Jenna Keach wasn’t entirely sure what she wanted to do after graduating from Husson University. She was studying criminal justice, but hadn’t narrowed down the options for her degree until attending the annual Legal Studies Career Fair during her final year when something finally caught her interest. Keach is now a probation support technician with the Federal Probation and Parole office for the United States Probation and Pretrial, District of Maine.

Hamza Abdulrahman, a Husson grad, smiles and gives a peace sign with his fingers while carrying a backpack on one shoulder.

From Refugee to Leader: Hamza Abdulrahman’s Journey to Success

When Egyptian refugee Hamza Abdulrahman stepped off an airplane at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York with his family in 2016, he didn’t speak English. He also didn’t know how to play basketball or expect to graduate high school – let alone college and graduate school. Nine years later, that’s all changed.

Husson grad, Louie Morrison, helping to solve the housing crisis

From Personal Fitness to Property Development: Husson grad Louie Morrison '02 has turned his sights to solving the housing crisis

Real estate agent, property manager, property investor, landlord, personal fitness trainer and business owner, Louie Morrison ‘02 is the kind of guy who goes all-in on whatever he does — often on multiple projects simultaneously. He credits the solid education and personal attention he received as a business administration major at Husson as one of the reasons he’s found success.

The Brown family of Hampden posing for a picture together

All in the Family: For a Hampden family, Husson University is the path to a bright future

For the Browns of Hampden, Husson University is a family tradition. It dates back 35 years, when Bob Brown ’93 started college and was joined not long afterwards by his sweetheart from Hermon High School, Tammy Douglass Brown ’95. The public accounting majors now live in Hampden and have three children, all of whom are attending Husson University.

Meet Husson’s New Director of Athletics: John Sutyak

Husson University has a new director of athletics on campus this fall. Maine native John Sutyak began work at Husson in September after serving as the director of athletics of Ferrum College for three years. Sutyak, a native of Scarborough, Maine, earned his bachelor of arts in history from Wheaton College in Massachusetts in 2000 and a master of education in athletic administration from Springfield College in 2002.

Kenzie Dore '24 as a softball star at Husson, and now as a pilot for the Coast Guard

This 2024 Softball Star is Going to Fly

Kenzie Dore ’24, ’24G. and the Husson University softball team have soared together, capturing a North Atlantic Conference championship the last five years the tournament has been played. But Dore, who graduated in May with a masters in criminal justice administration, is about to soar in a whole new way: as a pilot.

Bobby Campbell ’92 and Cassie Campbell Spear ’17 climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

Above the Clouds: Bobby Campbell ’92 and Cassie Campbell Spear ’17 climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in January

In his college days, Bobby Campbell ’92 was more likely to be found on the basketball court than a mountainside, but the Husson University Hall-of-Famer who guided the men’s basketball team to its first and only national championship has more than made up for lost time.

Ivana Radovanovic finds her home with a Maine-based company.

From Serbia to Husson, Biology Graduate Finds Her Home with Maine-based Company

After graduating as a Bachelor of Science in biology, Radovanovic works across Maine conducting environmental field sampling for Haley Ward, an engineering, environmental and surveying company. Her mission is to identify any potentially hazardous environmental issues with commercial properties.

Jake Black '20 Accounting Graduate reaches career success.

Husson Accounting Graduate’s Experiences Add Up to Career Success

For Jake Black, a 2020 graduate with a Bachelor of Science in accounting and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), it was Husson’s internship program and the influence of a well-known faculty member that helped launch his career.

Makala Holt '19 poses for picture after completing accelerated course

Hometown Attorney Completes Accelerated Education

Twenty-four-year-old Mikala L. Holt, Esq., ’19, doesn’t like to waste time as she pursues her goals. Holt’s primary practice areas include estate planning, estate administration, guardianship and conservatorship representation.

Maja Elsa Hoglund posing in a graduation gown in front of a Husson sign

International Student Happy to Return to Campus After Learning Remotely for a Year

Maja Elsa Höglund, a 2022 NESCom graduate from Sweden, was glad she was able to return to Husson University's Bangor campus after spending her junior year learning remotely due to the pandemic. However, she has a bone to pick with anyone who thinks Maine winters are cold.

Mother of Three From Sierra Leone Turns Love of Numbers Into Accounting Career

Isatu Barrie, a 2022 Husson University College of Business graduate and married mother of three from Sierra Leone, grew up with a love of numbers. She is now a college graduate with dual degrees in accounting and business administration and on her way to a professional accounting career.

From Classroom Troublemaker to Team Captain and Nursing School Graduate

Dan Egan, a 2022 Husson University School of Nursing graduate, started his college career as a classroom troublemaker. It wasn't until he worked in a hospital ICU during a pandemic when everything changed.

Kim Flanagan poses in her graduation cap

Education Graduate Holds True To Love for Teaching

Kim Flanagan, a 2022 Husson University School of Education graduate, has been passionate about teaching since she was a kid. Despite a pandemic and narratives about low income levels in education, Flanagan's love for teaching is stronger than ever.

Victoria Green, a Husson communications graduate, poses in front of a brick wall while wearing a graduation gown

Legacy Student Working To Become Master Content Creator

Victoria Green, a Husson legacy and mass communications graduate, is now pursuing her Master of Science in communications at the University of Stirling in Scotland. She plans to eventually return to the United States and work for a concert and event venue or sports organization.

Fabian Figueroa standing outside with his daughter

Positive Role Models Inspire Personal and Professional Growth

Fabian Figueroa, a Husson graduate and Amazon Logistics area manager in New York City, had many positive role models growing up including his mother, college basketball coach and business professor. Now, he seeks to take what he learned from his role models and apply it to being a good father and business professional.

Tim Dysart stands in front of Dysart's business sign

Maine Family Business Leader Values Husson’s Real-World Education

Tim Dysart, vice president of Dysart's restaurant and truck stop, credits his Husson business education with helping him to adapt his business and management style during the pandemic.

Husson University grad standing in front of audio equipment at a concert

From High School Stage Crew to Fleetwood Mac

Amy Bammarito, once a high school stage crew member and eventual NESCom graduate, now finds herself providing audio support for for legendary performers such as Fleetwood Mac, Phish, James Taylor and Jon Bon Jovi.

Husson University PharmD student Hannah Pham

PharmD Student Helps Women in Need With Health Kits

Hannah Pham, a Husson University Doctor of Pharmacy student, led an effort this spring to collect and deliver health supplies donated by local businesses to women living in homeless shelters.

Broadcasting Grad Makes It Big in Hollywood

Queenpins co-producer and '96 NESCom grad Aron Gaudet talks journey to Hollywood success with wife and partner Gita Pullapilly.

NESCom Productions Offer Students a Taste of Reality

NESCom grads Olivia Mosher '21 and David Gerken '20 reflect on how leading video projects while in school helped prepare them for the real world.

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Husson Spotlight

Meet Jenna Keach ’24, Probation Support Technician

From Refugee to Leader: Hamza Abdulrahman’s Journey to Success

From Personal Fitness to Property Development: Husson grad Louie Morrison '02 has turned his sights to solving the housing crisis

All in the Family: For a Hampden family, Husson University is the path to a bright future

Meet Husson’s New Director of Athletics: John Sutyak

This 2024 Softball Star is Going to Fly

Above the Clouds: Bobby Campbell ’92 and Cassie Campbell Spear ’17 climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in January

From Serbia to Husson, Biology Graduate Finds Her Home with Maine-based Company

Husson Accounting Graduate’s Experiences Add Up to Career Success

Hometown Attorney Completes Accelerated Education

International Student Happy to Return to Campus After Learning Remotely for a Year

Mother of Three From Sierra Leone Turns Love of Numbers Into Accounting Career

From Classroom Troublemaker to Team Captain and Nursing School Graduate

Education Graduate Holds True To Love for Teaching

Legacy Student Working To Become Master Content Creator

Positive Role Models Inspire Personal and Professional Growth

Maine Family Business Leader Values Husson’s Real-World Education

From High School Stage Crew to Fleetwood Mac

PharmD Student Helps Women in Need With Health Kits

Broadcasting Grad Makes It Big in Hollywood

NESCom Productions Offer Students a Taste of Reality